Crime in Cheddar: statistics, rates and trends
457 crimes were recorded in Cheddar in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (161), anti-social behaviour (133) and other theft (35) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 616th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cheddar | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 457 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.8 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,728 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cheddar peaked in the year to August 2022 (463 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (312). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 457 | 79.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 366 | 63.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 397 | 69.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 312 | 54.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 463 | 80.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 459 | 80.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 430 | 75.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 407 | 71.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 380 | 66.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cheddar recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (51% above the national rate) and burglary (33% above the national rate), and notably less public order (32% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 35 and anti-social behaviour rose from 89 to 133, while public order fell from 37 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 28.1 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 23.2 | 15.4 | +49% |
| Other theft | 35 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Burglary | 27 | 4.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 26 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cheddar; the highest is Glastonbury (164.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Winscombe and Sandford (42.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheddar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winscombe and Sandford | 221 | 42.0 | -47% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | +10% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | -37% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 10,745 | 122.3 | +53% |
| Glastonbury | 1,502 | 164.3 | +106% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,565 | 92.4 | +16% |
| Nailsea | 941 | 53.6 | -33% |
| Street | 859 | 66.6 | -17% |
Cheddar is the one area listed within Cheddar, with 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar | Neighbourhood | 9,527 | 635 | 66.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Cheddar over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cufic Lane” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cufic Lane | 53 |
| On or near Wedmore Road | 20 |
| On or near Froglands Way | 19 |
| On or near Sharpham Road | 17 |
| On or near Bath Street | 12 |
| On or near Station Road | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Upper New Road | 10 |
| On or near Centenary Way | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
Of the 324 crimes in Cheddar with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 133 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Cheddar has an estimated population of 5,728 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cheddar average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cheddar | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cheddar a safe place to live?
Cheddar recorded 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 616th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Cheddar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Cheddar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheddar was up 25% on the year before: 457 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 366 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cheddar?
About 5,728 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cheddar?
Cheddar is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.